How fast could you climb a coconut tree? There’s a new record in the event—part of a famous sports festival held in Tahiti. Heiva Tu'aro Ma'ohi is a celebration of traditional Polynesian sports, strength, and heritage, bringing together athletes from acro... See more
The new U.S Ambassador to New Zealand has settled in the country's capital of Wellington. He's expected to travel to his other diplomatic missions in Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa in the coming weeks. Jared Novelly is a St. Louis native who owns an Aus... See more
Australia and Vanuatu have signed a long-delayed agreement about development and security on the South Pacific island. The agreement blocks China or any other country from building a military base on Vanuatu. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sig... See more
A research team in Papua New Guinea has discovered a new species of shark that “walks.” The fish is a type of epaulette shark, named for body markings that look like part of a military uniform. It's a small group native to New Guinea and Australia, known ... See more
The president of a Western Pacific island country has asked the United Nations to place nicotine under global drug control. The World Health Organization says tobacco and nicotine products kill more than seven million people every year. Palau President Su... See more
